A food’s glycemic index (GI) is the measure by which it raises the level of glucose in your blood stream. If you’re trying to lose bodyfat while trying to maintain as much lean body mass as possible, it’s generally best…

Diet pills are surrounded with a lot of dispute but still prove very popular with people looking for a “quick-fix”. They all claim some magical benefit, whether it is suppressing your appetite or boosting your metabolism. They are also expensive (it…

Taking carbohydrates from the diet and opting for a keto or paleo diet is a very quick way to decrease bodyfat levels, and to feel awesome by getting most of one’s energy from dietary fat. However, this can potentially limit…

Many athletes struggle with their bodyfat levels. A lean body is a prime goal for athletes in most sports, partly for aesthetics, but also for performance. Having lots of extra bodyfat is inefficient, since you carry extra weight that isn’t…

Is glutamine one of the best supplements out there for bodybuilders? As an amino acid, it certainly aids muscle synthesis. But it supposedly also holds many other benefits for those looking to build muscle. Glutamine supplementation has been found to…

I’m going to wash briefly over this topic to give you a basic understanding. If you want a more in-depth understanding, there’s loads of in-depth information out there on Google. Leptin is a pretty misunderstood and forgotten hormone that was only…

I like drinking protein shakes. MyProtein’s vanilla shake is just delicious with some cold milk, and feels more like a treat than a requisite diet supplement for hypertrophy. But if you’re a student or just on a budget, don’t worry…

If you’re reading this blog, you’ve probably also come across a lot of videos of YouTube of epic 600lb lifts. This guy’s deadlift and this dude’s squat are good examples. If you lift a lot, you also hopefully have high aspirations in…